My last line is referring to shutting the gate before the horse bolts
It is never too late to come to our senses and love the Earth

We took this picture while on holiday on
Stradbroke Island in Moreton Bay
off the Queensland coastline

The challenge of this contest is to write a sonnet in iambic pentameter,
just like Shakespeare did.

The rules:
It must consist of 14 lines.
It must be written in iambic pentameter
(duh-DUH-duh-DUH-duh-DUH-duh-DUH-duh-DUH).
It must be written in the abab cdcd efef gg rhyme scheme.
First quatrain: An exposition of the main theme and main metaphor.
Second quatrain: Theme and metaphor extended or complicated; often,
some imaginative example is given.
Third quatrain: Peripeteia (a twist or conflict), often introduced by a "but"
(very often leading off the ninth line).
Couplet: Summarizes and leaves the reader with a new, concluding image.

Pays
one point
and 2 member cents.

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One man's take on life told thru humorous short stories from his childhood on into his mid-50's; from feeling like an outcast in school to being an adult. His intent: hope. Hope in that you shall see, no matter how rough life can seem -and is- at times, that you may be able to enjoy it. Each story will bring a laugh, a smile, a tear, a lesson.

The 23rd Annual Book Awards said:
"We Really Need To Laugh" shares memories which will resonate with many readers. Overall a creative presentation of the authors life given in a rather sing-song poetic story telling style; a pleasant read"

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Locals believe Civil War treasure's hidden in the mansion. Paige's new home becomes a target for thieves. Both Cash and Bradley vie to protect her. Who will succeed? Will Paige find an even greater treasure; romance with Cash?

This novel weaves a tale of romance, history, and ghostly mystery that keeps readers enthralled from the first page to the last.

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